Look ahead for April 17, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

Ignore the Critics; Do the Work

Excerpt from The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon

Positive leaders don't lead because they want recognition or enemies.  They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform and change.  They lead because it's who they are and what they are meant to do.  However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks.  A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it.  There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it.  If you are a leader, expect to be attacked.  Positive leadership doesn't mean you won't be criticized.  It means you have the grit  and belief to overcome it.  Positive leaders don't lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity.

Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done.  History doesn't remember the critics.  It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.

In our modern social-media-driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever.  The keys are:  Don't let praise go to your head and don't let critics into your head.  Be so invested in your craft that you don't have time to listen to the naysayers.  No time for negativity.  You're too busy creating the future.  If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago.  I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future.  Your identity doesn't come from what the world says about you.  It comes from who you are on the inside.  Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

If they praise you, show up and do the work.
If they criticize you, show up and do the work.
If no one notices you, just show up and do the work.
Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

Lead with passion.
Fuel up with optimism.
Have faith.
Power up with love.
Maintain hope.
Be stubborn.
Fight the good fight.
Refuse to give up.
Ignore the critics.
Believe in the impossible.
Show up.
Do the work.

You'll be glad you did.
True grit leads to true success.

Oklahoma State Blueprints:

OAS-ELA Standards:  OAS ELA

OAS-Math Standards:  OAS Math

OAS-Math Blueprints:  Math Blueprints

OAS-Science Standards:  OAS Science

Generic Morning Announcement:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be

Teacher Handbook:

Handbook

Math Vocabulary Word Walls:

Word Walls

EM 3 Resources

RTI:

RTI

Hayes Elementary Master Schedule 2016-2017:

Master Schedule 16 - 17

Mastery Connect:

okcps.masteryconnect.com

Star360 logins:

Student Login: http://10.3.110.92/rploginstudent/

Username: FirstName.LastName (this is their single sign on login information used for computers)

Password: XStudentID#

Teacher Login: http://10.3.110.92/rploginstaff/

Once the student has successfully logged on, they will then select either STAR Early Literacy (K-1), STAR Reading (2-6) or STAR Math (2-6). After selecting an assessment, the student will need to select the class labeled reading. The student will then proceed with the pre-test. Once the student has completed the pre-test, a box will pop-up asking for a monitor password to advance to the real assessment portion. Please note that the student will select the class labeled reading for both STAR Math and STAR Reading after they select the designated assessment from their dashboard.

Admin/Specialist Login: https://hosted58.renlearn.com/217454/

Videos Worth Watching:

Margaret Heffernan: Dare to disagree - via @TEDTalks

3 Tips for Supporting Students With Autism (Video) - via @educationweek

Articles Worth Reading:

Why This Coach Stepped Back Into the Classroom - via @educationweek

Misguided Things People Say About Public Schools - via @educationweek

How I Learned to Take the SAT Like a Rich Kid - via @nytimes

State isn’t providing resources to match increased expectations - via @edmondsun

Oh no, not again! - via @okeducation

Having Just One Black Teacher Can Keep Black Kids In School - via @npr

The biggest loss in education is the loss of teachers’ voices - via @mrobmsu

Teaching Math to People Who Think They Hate It - via @TheAtlantic

Greatest lesson: Teacher buy-in is overrated - via @eschoolnews

New Systems, Old Thinking - via @conprin

The Myths of Technology Series – “Technology equals engagement” - via @gcouros

The Opportunities For Empathy In The Classroom - via @teachthought

Proficiency Versus Growth: Why the Difference Really Matters - via @bamradionetwork

Schools Must Break Down Silos to Remove Barriers to Equity - via @educationweek

Oklahoma teacher: Should I stay or should I go? - via @newsok

Traditional Grading Habits Drive Me Crazy! - via @educationweek

5 Ways to Finish - via @Vroom6

Leading a District Can Be Controversial, Embrace It - via @educationweek

What could go right? - via @gcouros

25 Education Leaders to Learn from Today - via @edutechchick


Weekly Specials Schedule:   WHITE Week

Weekly Look Ahead: 

Monday April 17, 2017 - 4th Mathematics OCCT Part 1; 5th Grade Science OCCT Part 1; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school; 504 meeting

Tuesday April 18, 2017 - 4th Grade Mathematics OCCT part 2; 5th Grade Science OCCT Part 2; 1 IEP; 4th Grade specials flip with 1st Grade; Learner First meeting after school in the Library; Title One Spring Visit @ 10:30am; IEP meeting @ 1:00pm

Wednesday April 19, 2017 - 3rd Grade Mathematics part 1; Wings Flight Club after school;

Thursday April 20, 2017 - 3rd Grade Mathematics part 2; Mr. Ross to principal meeting (all day)

Friday April 21, 2017 - Make up exams (If Necessary); Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school